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One Dance UK celebrates major wins for dance education
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05 Nov 25

One Dance UK celebrates major wins for dance education

One Dance UK celebrates major wins for dance education in the Government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review

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MERGING: A Cross-Continental Dance Experience Comes to ESD Online

26 Nov 25

MERGING: A Cross-Continental Dance Experience Comes to ESD Online

Eliot Smith Dance presents MERGING online — a compelling fusion of dance, music, and visual art created and performed in Denmark.

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25 Nov 25

Four new large-scale venues join Dance Consortium

The four new venues joining the Consortium are His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, Blackpool Grand Theatre, Buxton Opera House and Wycombe Swan.

Dance News
Carlos Acosta's Don Quixote to tour the UK in 2026

24 Nov 25

Carlos Acosta's Don Quixote to tour the UK in 2026

Birmingham Royal Ballet will present Carlos Acosta’s acclaimed production of Don Quixote in four venues across the country in the spring.

Dance News, Performances
Breakin' Convention to tour the UK in 2026 with a prestigious international line-up of hip hop acts

24 Nov 25

Breakin' Convention to tour the UK in 2026 with a prestigious international line-up of hip hop acts

Breakin’ Convention, the groundbreaking festival of hip hop dance theatre, announces its 2026 UK tour taking place from 9 May to 6 June.

Dance News, Performances
The Place appoints Professor Roni Brown as new Chair of the Board of Governors

24 Nov 25

The Place appoints Professor Roni Brown as new Chair of the Board of Governors

Professor Roni Brown will succeed the current chair, Alan Bishop, who is retiring at the end of his seven-year tenure, on 1 March 2026.

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Two global majority LGBTQ+ male voguing dancers. Wearing pink tops and blue jeans on purple studio background.

19 Nov 25

Meet the judges for the One Dance UK Awards 2026!

We are honoured to have such an incredible array of esteemed judges for the One Dance UK Awards who come from all areas of the dance sector.

One Dance UK, Dance News
Trinity Laban and Shiv Nadar University Announce Satyam Kalon: A Global Arts Collaboration

18 Nov 25

Trinity Laban and Shiv Nadar University Announce Satyam Kalon: A Global Arts Collaboration

Trinity Laban (London) and Shiv Nadar University (New Delhi) have jointly launched an ambitious transcultural arts research and education project.

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Dance theatre company returns to Scotland for first time since 2018

17 Nov 25

Dance theatre company returns to Scotland for first time since 2018

Newcastle dance company balletLORENT returns to Scotland next year for the first time since 2018 with a dance theatre production of Snow White

Dance News, Performances
Family of 3. Global majority male with long dreadlocked hair holding baby, global majority female with long black hair, holding the babies hand as they dance. Wearing blue jeans, trainers and white tshirts infront of white brick wall.

14 Nov 25

One Dance UK have committed to the PiPA Pledge

We’re proud to join a sector-wide commitment to support parents and carers in the performing arts by committing to the PiPA Pledge.

One Dance UK, Dance News
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14 Nov 25

Theatre Green Book to become independent organisation

Theatre Green Book is the industry-wide initiative supporting the performing arts to work more sustainably.

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Elmhurst Ballet School launches Ballet & Beyond: a new recreational dance programme for all ages

14 Nov 25

Elmhurst Ballet School launches Ballet & Beyond: a new recreational dance programme for all ages

This brand-new dance programme is designed to make high-quality dance training accessible to everyone, regardless of age, background, or experience.

Dance News, Opportunities
ACE dance and music push forward with project to build a world class dance hub in Birmingham

13 Nov 25

ACE dance and music push forward with project to build a world class dance hub in Birmingham

ACE dance and music has purchased a building that will become their new home.

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Sadler’s Wells announces open call for submissions for its first ever Dance Film Festival

13 Nov 25

Sadler’s Wells announces open call for submissions for its first ever Dance Film Festival

Dance Digital is set to take place at the Lilian Baylis Studio at Sadler’s Wells in Angel from Friday June 5 – Sunday June 7 2026.

Dance News, Opportunities
The Royal Ballet School partners with The Music Center in LA to host first summer Intensive Course in the United States

13 Nov 25

The Royal Ballet School partners with The Music Center in LA to host first summer Intensive Course in the United States

For the first time in its near 100-year history, The Royal Ballet School will bring its renowned Intensive Course for young dancers to Los Angeles.

Dance News, Opportunities
ACE dance and music returns to The Place with new production: TWAWSI - THE WORLD AS WE SEE IT this week

13 Nov 25

ACE dance and music returns to The Place with new production: TWAWSI - THE WORLD AS WE SEE IT this week

Birmingham’s highly regarded contemporary dance company returns to London this week, bringing their new and extraordinary double bill.

Dance News, Performances
Dancer Anannya Mahanta brings Sattriya Dance to the Jesus College, University of Oxford, for the first time

13 Nov 25

Dancer Anannya Mahanta brings Sattriya Dance to the Jesus College, University of Oxford, for the first time

The mesmerising lecture-cum-dance demonstration of Sattriya, one of India’s eight classical dance traditions, was a historic milestone.

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The Place announces the Spring 2026 season

12 Nov 25

The Place announces the Spring 2026 season

The season offers plenty to look forward to, from stunning circus performances as part of Mime London, to a debut double bill from PCK Dance.

Dance News, Performances
National Dance Company Wales appoints Amanda Roberts as Executive Director (& Joint CEO)

11 Nov 25

National Dance Company Wales appoints Amanda Roberts as Executive Director (& Joint CEO)

NDCWales is delighted to announce the appointment of Amanda Roberts as its new permanent, full-time Executive Director (& Joint CEO).

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The Royal Ballet School launches centenary campaign to celebrate 100 years of nurturing the next generation

07 Nov 25

The Royal Ballet School launches centenary campaign to celebrate 100 years of nurturing the next generation

The Royal Ballet School kicks off the celebrations with a limited-edition calendar and the announcement of 2026 Summer Performance repertoire.

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Sadler’s Wells announces new programming for Spring 2026

07 Nov 25

Sadler’s Wells announces new programming for Spring 2026

Featuring work from renowned female choreographers, while Elixir Festival returns celebrating older performers.

Dance News
Celebrating 15 years at Pavilion Dance South West

04 Nov 25

Celebrating 15 years at Pavilion Dance South West

Pavilion Dance South West mark this milestone with £5 theatre tickets for the Spring 2026 season — a vibrant mix of dance, theatre, and family shows.

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Royal Academy of Dance announces winners of The Bedells Bursary 2025

03 Nov 25

Royal Academy of Dance announces winners of The Bedells Bursary 2025

Established in 1979, past winners include Royal Ballet principals Lauren Cuthbertson and Anna Rose O’Sullivan, and ENB artist Jakob Wheway-Hughes.

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One Dance UK Chief Executive Andrew Hurst signs open letter signs open letter calling for arts to be put back at the heart of education

02 Nov 25

One Dance UK Chief Executive Andrew Hurst signs open letter signs open letter calling for arts to be put back at the heart of education

Andrew Hurst, joined over 1,300 performers, educators & arts leaders in signing an open letter from ISM calling on the government to reform the EBacc

One Dance UK, Breaking News, Children, Young People and Education
The 2025 Black British Theatre Awards Illuminate the West End as Winners Announced

31 Oct 25

The 2025 Black British Theatre Awards Illuminate the West End as Winners Announced

Beverley Knight, Shifters, Lynette Linton and Arinzé Kene among the big winners.

Dance News, DAD
Kandyan Dancers Co. celebrates BRISLA win for Dilini Seneviratne

31 Oct 25

Kandyan Dancers Co. celebrates BRISLA win for Dilini Seneviratne

Dilini Seneviratne, Creative Director of Kandyan Dancers Company, won a second BRISLA Award for outstanding contribution to classical dance in the UK.

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